2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · KV11 XRX
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 82,439 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV11 XRX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 82,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV11 XRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A8 (KV11 XRX) between March 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
KV11 XRX Mileage History
- 27/03/201451,928 mi
- 25/02/201555,385 mi+3,457 mi
- 24/02/201659,414 mi+4,029 mi
- 24/02/201659,418 mi+4 mi
- 09/02/201761,202 mi+1,784 mi
- 26/01/201862,600 mi+1,398 mi
- 14/02/201966,478 mi+3,878 mi
- 18/02/202069,340 mi+2,862 mi
- 22/02/202170,686 mi+1,346 mi
- 21/02/202271,943 mi+1,257 mi
- 21/02/202375,022 mi+3,079 mi
- 08/02/202477,560 mi+2,538 mi
- 14/02/202578,725 mi+1,165 mi
- 20/02/202682,439 mi+3,714 mi
Average of roughly 2,563 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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